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Thurston County proclaims National Preparedness Month, Septic Smart Week; county staff outline resources
Summary
At its Sept. 9 meeting the Thurston County Board of Health adopted proclamations recognizing September as National Preparedness Month and the designated week as Septic Smart Week, with county emergency management and environmental health staff urging residents to prepare and describing homeowner septic‑maintenance classes.
Thurston County’s Board of Health on Sept. 9 adopted proclamations recognizing September 2025 as National Preparedness Month and designating a week in September as Septic Smart Week, and county emergency‑management and environmental‑health staff used the meeting to outline preparedness and septic maintenance resources for residents.
Alex Dingus, speaking on behalf of county emergency management, summarized the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Ready Campaign theme for 2025: “Preparedness Starts at Home.” "The foundation of community resilience lies in individual action," Dingus said, urging residents to know local risks, make and practice family emergency plans, and…
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